Unsung Heroes: Sport Changed My Life - Paul D. Lowe & Wayne Smith

On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul is joined by former amateur boxer turned coach Wayne Smith. Wayne suffered a fall from a scaffold which put an end to his boxing career, but combat and full-contact sport has always been ingrained in him so he became a coach and worked himself up to county level and eventually to a position as the England team coaching. Wayne has since done outreach work in his local area in Chatham, Kent working with the police and local authorities to introduce young people to the sport as well as taking part in community programmes. His organisation is the largest of its kind in the UK, carrying out more than 80 programmes teaching 3,000 people from 8 to 88 years old per week. KEY TAKEAWAYS Wayne takes part in community programmes that help people of all ages and abilities with their fitness, both physical and mental, via the discipline of boxing Sport (mainly football, rugby or boxing) is often the only alternative to getting out of under-privileged areas of the UK for young people if education wasn’t their forte. The mark of a true champion is an internal silence and calm they’re the dangerous ones that you have to look out for. Brash, loud people tend to look foolish when they’re beaten. The community programmes use the mindset strategies and disciplines of sport to change their students’ mindsets, for example pointing out the benefits of fitness then getting a job in which they can use their fitness, improving their daily lives through sport, especially for young offenders. Get out of your own way, anything is possible with the right mindset. If you want something bad enough go out and get it, you’ll find a way to smash through the walls. BEST MOMENTS ‘We break down every single barrier that we can to engage people in sport every day.’ ‘Grass roots sports is where lives are changed.’ ‘You get out what you put in, that applies to life as well as boxing.’ ‘Talent only takes you so far, hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’ ‘Great mentors in boxing changed my life.’ ‘Mindset for athletes is huge.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST Wayne Smith is a community boxer and multi-sport coach and property investor. He is Director and Coach at Olympia Boxing, Director at Sport on Your Doorstep CIC and a Coach at St Mary’s Amateur Boxing Club, delivering Olympic Boxing & Multi Sport Programmes in schools and disadvantaged communities, breaking down all barriers to engaging in sport. (2) Wayne Smith | Facebook Twitter and Instagram: @wayne_smith85 www.olympiaboxing.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational: Developing World Game-Changers… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through his World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: [email protected] Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/